- Libyan interior minister submits resignation -official … Reuters Middle East - Tue, May 21, 2013
TRIPOLI, May 21 (Reuters) - Libya's interior minister hassubmitted his resignation, two official sources said on Tuesday,after months of efforts to curb armed groups … More »Libyan interior minister submits resignation -official …
TRIPOLI, May 21 (Reuters) - Libya's interior minister hassubmitted his resignation, two official sources said on Tuesday,after months of efforts to curb armed groups who helped toppleMuammar Gaddafi but have since stalled the transition todemocracy. Two years after the popular uprising that ended Gaddafi's42-year rule, …
- Obama to discuss al Qaeda, drones, Guantanamo Bay in … Reuters Middle East - Sun, May 19, 2013
By Steve Holland ATLANTA, May 19 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, underfire for security lapses at a U.S. mission in Libya, will in aspeech on Thursday lay out his … More »Obama to discuss al Qaeda, drones, Guantanamo Bay in …
By Steve Holland ATLANTA, May 19 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, underfire for security lapses at a U.S. mission in Libya, will in aspeech on Thursday lay out his wide-ranging counter-terrorismpolicy, from the controversial use of drones to efforts to closethe U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Obama's use …
- Man killed in attack on police station in Libya's Be … Reuters Middle East - Wed, May 15, 2013
(Adds quote, detail) BENGHAZI, Libya, May 15 (Reuters) - A man was killed in anovernight attack on police in Libya's eastern city of Benghaziand their station was later … More »Man killed in attack on police station in Libya's Be …
(Adds quote, detail) BENGHAZI, Libya, May 15 (Reuters) - A man was killed in anovernight attack on police in Libya's eastern city of Benghaziand their station was later set on fire in a possible act ofrevenge for the killing, police sources said on Wednesday. The army deployed additional forces to Benghazi after a carloaded …
- One killed in attack on police station in Libya's Benghazi … Reuters Middle East - Wed, May 15, 2013
BENGHAZI, May 15 (Reuters) - One person was killed in anovernight attack on a police station in Libya's eastern city ofBenghazi, police sources said, and the building … More »One killed in attack on police station in Libya's Benghazi …
BENGHAZI, May 15 (Reuters) - One person was killed in anovernight attack on a police station in Libya's eastern city ofBenghazi, police sources said, and the building was set on firein another attack on Wednesday. The dead man was one of the attackers in the overnight raid,the police sources said. They said they believed …
Deadly car bombing hits Libya's volatile Benghazi AFP - Tue, May 14, 2013A deadly car bombing in the Libyan city of Benghazi has unleashed international condemnation and highlighted the insecurity still ravaging the city which was the cradle … More »Deadly car bombing hits Libya's volatile Benghazi
A deadly car bombing in the Libyan city of Benghazi has unleashed international condemnation and highlighted the insecurity still ravaging the city which was the cradle of the uprising against late dictator Moamer Kadhafi.
- Car bomb kills three outside hospital in Libya's Ben … Reuters Middle East - Mon, May 13, 2013
(Adds prime minister's comments and more context) By Feras Bosalum BENGHAZI, May 13 (Reuters) - A car bomb killed at leastthree people outside a hospital in the Libyan … More »Car bomb kills three outside hospital in Libya's Ben …
(Adds prime minister's comments and more context) By Feras Bosalum BENGHAZI, May 13 (Reuters) - A car bomb killed at leastthree people outside a hospital in the Libyan city of Benghazion Monday, doctors said, in a further sign of the growingdisorder that threatens to unhinge an already creakingtransition to lawful, democratic …
- Car bomb in Libya's Benghazi kills at least 3, wounds … Reuters Middle East - Mon, May 13, 2013
BENGHAZI, Libya, May 13 (Reuters) - At least 3 people werekilled and 17 wounded on Monday when a car bomb exploded outsidea hospital in Libya's eastern city of Benghazi, … More »Car bomb in Libya's Benghazi kills at least 3, wounds …
BENGHAZI, Libya, May 13 (Reuters) - At least 3 people werekilled and 17 wounded on Monday when a car bomb exploded outsidea hospital in Libya's eastern city of Benghazi, a doctor at thehospital said. A second doctor said only one of the bodies had arrivedintact, making it difficult to immediately establish the numberkilled. …
- Car bomb explodes outside hospital in Libya's Bengha … Reuters Middle East - Mon, May 13, 2013
TRIPOLI, May 13 (Reuters) - A car bomb exploded outside ahospital in Libya's eastern city of Benghazi on Monday, awitness said, striking a crowded area in the middle … More »Car bomb explodes outside hospital in Libya's Bengha …
TRIPOLI, May 13 (Reuters) - A car bomb exploded outside ahospital in Libya's eastern city of Benghazi on Monday, awitness said, striking a crowded area in the middle of the day. "I saw people running and some of them were collecting partsof bodies," the witness said. (Reporting by Ghaith Shennib; Writing by Jessica Donati;Editing …
- Benghazi police bombed for second time in three days Reuters Middle East - Sun, May 12, 2013
(Adds quote from council and more context) BENGHAZI, May 12 (Reuters) - Two more police stations wereattacked in Libya's eastern city of Benghazi in the early hoursof … More »Benghazi police bombed for second time in three days
(Adds quote from council and more context) BENGHAZI, May 12 (Reuters) - Two more police stations wereattacked in Libya's eastern city of Benghazi in the early hoursof Sunday morning, the local council said, after two others werebombed on Friday. The attacks are the latest signs of insecurity in Libya'ssecond city, birthplace …
- Libya's Benghazi police bombed again after Friday's … Reuters Middle East - Sun, May 12, 2013
TRIPOLI, May 12 (Reuters) - Two more police stations wereattacked in Libya's eastern city of Benghazi in the early hoursof Sunday morning, the local council said, after … More »Libya's Benghazi police bombed again after Friday's …
TRIPOLI, May 12 (Reuters) - Two more police stations wereattacked in Libya's eastern city of Benghazi in the early hoursof Sunday morning, the local council said, after two others werebombed on Friday. The attacks are the latest signs of insecurity in Libya'ssecond city, birthplace of the uprising that toppled MuammarGaddafi …
Libya gunmen lift ministries siege: minister AFP - Sat, May 11, 2013Libyan militiamen besieging the foreign and justice ministries in Tripoli have now withdrawn and handed control of the compounds back to the authorities, Justice Minister … More »Libya gunmen lift ministries siege: minister
Libyan militiamen besieging the foreign and justice ministries in Tripoli have now withdrawn and handed control of the compounds back to the authorities, Justice Minister Salah al-Marghani said on Saturday.
US, Britain withdraw some staff from Libya AFP - Sat, May 11, 2013The United States and Britain both announced they were withdrawing some diplomatic staff from Libya, amid security concerns over a recent flare-up in political unrest … More »US, Britain withdraw some staff from Libya
The United States and Britain both announced they were withdrawing some diplomatic staff from Libya, amid security concerns over a recent flare-up in political unrest there.
- Pressure rises on White House over Benghazi talking … Reuters Middle East - Sat, May 11, 2013
* ABC report says emails edited to remove al Qaeda threat * White House defends handling of talking points * Democrats say Republican accusations politically motivated … More »Pressure rises on White House over Benghazi talking …
* ABC report says emails edited to remove al Qaeda threat * White House defends handling of talking points * Democrats say Republican accusations politically motivated (Adds background, paragraphs 6-7) By Jeff Mason and Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON, May 10 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama'sadministration fought back on Friday …
- Pressure rises on White House after Benghazi emails Reuters Middle East - Fri, May 10, 2013
* ABC News report says emails were extensively edited * Democrats say Republican charges politically motivated (Recasts with details, quotes) By Paul Eckert and Mark … More »Pressure rises on White House after Benghazi emails
* ABC News report says emails were extensively edited * Democrats say Republican charges politically motivated (Recasts with details, quotes) By Paul Eckert and Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON, May 10 (Reuters) - The Obama administrationdenied Republican accusations of a cover-up in last year'sdeadly attack in Libya, moving on …
- Emails show State Department toned down Benghazi memos … Reuters Middle East - Fri, May 10, 2013
WASHINGTON, May 10 (Reuters) - Obama administrationofficials edited memos about last year's killing of the U.S.ambassador in Libya to omit reference to a CIA warning … More »Emails show State Department toned down Benghazi memos …
WASHINGTON, May 10 (Reuters) - Obama administrationofficials edited memos about last year's killing of the U.S.ambassador in Libya to omit reference to a CIA warning of athreat from al Qaeda, ABC News reported on Friday in a storythat could fuel Republican attempts to prove a cover-up. Emails between the State Department, …
Britain withdraws some embassy staff from Libya AFP - Fri, May 10, 2013Britain is temporarily pulling out some staff from its embassy in the Libyan capital Tripoli due to security concerns over recent political unrest, the Foreign Office … More »Britain withdraws some embassy staff from Libya
Britain is temporarily pulling out some staff from its embassy in the Libyan capital Tripoli due to security concerns over recent political unrest, the Foreign Office said on Friday.
- Tunisia arrests Libyan "terrorist" entering port with … Reuters Middle East - Thu, May 9, 2013
(Adds Ghannouchi and background) TUNIS, May 9 (Reuters) - Tunisia said on Thursday police hadarrested a Libyan "terrorist" trying to enter asouthern port … More »Tunisia arrests Libyan "terrorist" entering port with …
(Adds Ghannouchi and background) TUNIS, May 9 (Reuters) - Tunisia said on Thursday police hadarrested a Libyan "terrorist" trying to enter asouthern port with explosives, as security forces wage anationwide campaign against militants. "The anti-terrorism task force ... arrested on Wednesday aterrorist Libyan …
- Gaddafi's ex-spy chief suffers "passive torture" in … Reuters Middle East - Thu, May 9, 2013
* Says Senussi denied access to lawyer, exercise * No word on when Senussi, held since September, to be tried By Jessica Donati and Ghaith Shennib TRIPOLI, May 9 (Reuters) … More »Gaddafi's ex-spy chief suffers "passive torture" in …
* Says Senussi denied access to lawyer, exercise * No word on when Senussi, held since September, to be tried By Jessica Donati and Ghaith Shennib TRIPOLI, May 9 (Reuters) - A daughter of Muammar Gaddafi'sjailed former intelligence chief accused Libya on Thursday ofdenying him access to a lawyer, family visits and exercise …
- U.S. diplomat recounts frustration at lack of help during … Reuters Middle East - Thu, May 9, 2013
(Updates with quotes, details) * "Greg, we're under attack" * Frantic phone calls * Democrats say attacks being politicized By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) … More »U.S. diplomat recounts frustration at lack of help during …
(Updates with quotes, details) * "Greg, we're under attack" * Frantic phone calls * Democrats say attacks being politicized By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - A former U.S. diplomat inLibya gave a dramatic account on Wednesday of the attack on themission in Benghazi that killed the U.S. ambassador, and toldlawmakers …
- U.S. diplomat recounts lack of response to deadly Benghazi … Reuters Middle East - Thu, May 9, 2013
(Updates with hearing testimony and questioning) By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - A former U.S. diplomat inLibya told lawmakers on Wednesday more could … More »U.S. diplomat recounts lack of response to deadly Benghazi …
(Updates with hearing testimony and questioning) By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - A former U.S. diplomat inLibya told lawmakers on Wednesday more could have been done toprevent last year's deadly assault on the U.S. mission inBenghazi in which the U.S. ambassador was killed. In a congressional hearing …
- Influential Muslim cleric visits Hamas-ruled Gaza Reuters Middle East - Wed, May 8, 2013
By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, May 8 (Reuters) - Leading Muslim cleric Sheikh Youssefal-Qaradawi paid a high-profile visit to Gaza on Thursday,giving a boost to the Islamist … More »Influential Muslim cleric visits Hamas-ruled Gaza
By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, May 8 (Reuters) - Leading Muslim cleric Sheikh Youssefal-Qaradawi paid a high-profile visit to Gaza on Thursday,giving a boost to the Islamist group Hamas that runs theenclave, but also laying bare Palestinian rivalries. Qaradawi, chairman of the International Federation of MuslimClerics, is based …
- Hague court probing Libyan war crimes despite fight over … Reuters Middle East - Wed, May 8, 2013
* Decision on trials for Gaddafi son, spy chief due soon * Libya wants pair tried in the North African state * International court looking at pursuing a new Libya case … More »Hague court probing Libyan war crimes despite fight over …
* Decision on trials for Gaddafi son, spy chief due soon * Libya wants pair tried in the North African state * International court looking at pursuing a new Libya case By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, May 8 (Reuters) - The International CriminalCourt is still investigating war crimes in Libya despite a clashwith the …
US diplomat cites Benghazi security deficiencies AFP - Wed, May 8, 2013A career diplomat told Congress on Wednesday that the US mission in Benghazi in Libya had failed to meet crucial security standards, a deficiency that may have contributed … More »US diplomat cites Benghazi security deficiencies
A career diplomat told Congress on Wednesday that the US mission in Benghazi in Libya had failed to meet crucial security standards, a deficiency that may have contributed to American deaths last year.
Libya to reshuffle govt within days: PM AFP - Wed, May 8, 2013Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan on Wednesday announced a cabinet reshuffle "in coming days", against the backdrop of a political crisis sparked by gunmen having laid … More »Libya to reshuffle govt within days: PM
Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan on Wednesday announced a cabinet reshuffle "in coming days", against the backdrop of a political crisis sparked by gunmen having laid siege to two ministries.
- U.S. diplomatic security back in focus at Benghazi h … Reuters Middle East - Wed, May 8, 2013
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - A former U.S. diplomat inLibya who says more could have been done to protect Americans atthe U.S. mission in Benghazi … More »U.S. diplomatic security back in focus at Benghazi h …
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - A former U.S. diplomat inLibya who says more could have been done to protect Americans atthe U.S. mission in Benghazi when it was attacked last Septemberwill be a featured witness on Wednesday during a congressionalhearing. Gregory Hicks, deputy chief of mission in Libya …